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interim
A transitional period or temporary arrangement that applies until a final solution is reached. The term is often used to describe a time-limited filling of a position or a temporary solution.
Nach dem Rücktritt des Trainers übernahm sein Assistent die Mannschaft für ein Interim von drei Monaten.
After the coach resigned, his assistant took over the team for an interim period of three months.
'Das Interim' (interim) is a word from Latin ('interim' = meanwhile) and belongs to elevated written language. You often find it in news, sports journalism, or business contexts, but rarely in everyday colloquial speech.
Die Zeitung berichtete über die Ernennung des neuen Geschäftsführers nach einem kurzen Interim.
The newspaper reported on the appointment of the new managing director after a short interim period.
The word 'Interim' (interim) is very often used as the first part of compound nouns. Very common examples are 'die Interimslösung' (interim solution), 'der Interimstrainer' (interim coach), or 'der Interimspräsident' (interim president), used to refer to a temporary solution or person.
Die Einstellung eines neuen Managers ist nur eine Interimslösung.
Hiring a new manager is only an interim solution.
When 'Interim' (interim) is used as an independent noun, it often appears with the preposition 'für' (for) to describe the purpose or duration of the transitional period.
Für ein Interim von sechs Monaten wird ein externer Berater die Abteilung leiten.
For an interim period of six months, an external consultant will lead the department.
transition period
Both words refer to a limited phase or solution between two final states. „Übergangszeit“ is the general term for this phase, while „Interim“ sounds more formal and often refers to a temporary institutional arrangement or appointment. „Übergangszeit“ is usually appropriate in everyday contexts, while „Interim“ can also be used in formal contexts.
Für das Team begann ein Interim, in dem Maria die Leitung übernahm.
The team entered an interim period during which Maria took over the leadership.
In der Übergangszeit leitete Maria das Team.
Maria led the team during the transition period.
